The Globalist

We recap Joe Biden’s accomplishments in his first 100 days in office and discuss the challenges ahead. Plus: the laws governing space exploration and why the biggest French wine makers are buying vineyards in California.

We look at the mounting pressure on UK prime minister Boris Johnson over accusations of cronyism and hear about Australia’s plans to expand war games with the US. Plus: we continue our series on Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office.

Hungary’s right-wing government wants to extend its control over the country’s universities. Elsewhere, the EU holds its final debate on the post-Brexit EU/UK trade deal, Turkey announces its strictest lockdown yet and we continue our series looking at Joe Biden’s first 100 days in the White House. Plus: we hear from Peter Laurie, CEO of Battersea Cats & Dogs Home.

We discuss Mario Draghi’s plan to create a ‘greener, fairer society’ in Italy and ask whether Europe can reach herd immunity by the summer. Plus, we meet the Oscar-winning set designer for ‘Mank’.

Have leaders in Southeast Asia legitimised military rule in Myanmar? Plus, why India’s coronavirus situation is spiralling out of control, Christine Todd Whitman on President Biden’s first 100 days in office and the very latest on the Oscars.

We discuss Washington’s push to review policing in Minnesota and hear why Australia is putting a stop to Belt and Road projects in Victoria. Plus: why is Unesco’s recognition of espresso causing a stir in Italy?

We take a look at Vladimir Putin’s state of the nation address and discuss what happens next in Chad, after long-time president Idriss Déby is killed. Plus: a closer look at Greece’s plans to reopen its tourism sector.

We have analysis and reaction as a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. Plus: we unpack Germany’s leadership race after both the CDU and Green parties name their candidates for chancellor; discuss the future of the Asean summit; and go through the 2021 World Press Freedom Index.

We get the latest on Alexei Navalny’s deteriorating condition and hear about a record defence deal signed by Greece and Israel. Plus, we meet the CEO of Collision, one of the world’s leading technology summits.

Does Jimmy Lai’s prison sentence mean the end of press freedom in Hong Kong? Plus: the travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia opens; Dr Chris Smith tells us why we should enjoy being outdoors as coronavirus restrictions are lifted; and a pet detective on the rise of dog theft in the UK.

We look ahead to a meeting between Tokyo and Washington and discuss the logistics of an Afghan troop withdrawal. Plus: the latest business headlines and a view from Berlin on the city’s rent cap being overturned.

We discuss a move by major US companies to oppose restrictive new voting laws, and ask how the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are coming together, now 100 days out. Plus: a closer look at the Sony World Photography Awards.

We discuss the leadership race to replace Angela Merkel in Germany and unpack New Zealand’s ambitious climate laws. Plus: a round-up of the latest fashion and retail headlines.

We get an update on the military build-up on Ukraine’s border with Russia; hear about the meeting between Japan and Germany’s foreign and defence ministers; and discuss US defence secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Israel. Plus: Joe Biden wants to stop Brazil’s deforestation and we continue our series celebrating 60 years of space exploration

We get the latest on the unrest in Northern Ireland and ponder potential US involvement. South Korea’s ruling party takes a by-election hit, France shuts an elite school in a bid for education equality and we bring you part one of our series looking at space exploration. Plus, Andrew Mueller’s Good News Corner.